General Surgery is a branch of medical science that
focuses on abdominal organs i.e. esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon,
liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland.
They are also concerned with diseases involving the skin and hernias.
The Department of General Surgery at Kalra comprises of a diverse medical
staff, representing various sub-specialties, including anesthesiology,
obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology oral surgery, orthopedics,
otolaryngology, radiology, thoracic and vascular medicine, and urology. The
team works together on a case-to-case basis to promote quick recovery,
foster better mobility, and ensure overall wellness.
The Department of General Surgery is well arrayed to handle all general
surgical elective, and emergent cases. It is supported by advanced medical
equipment and facilities provide an exceptional success in executing most
complex surgeries.
Surgeries include abdominal aneurysm repair, abdominal aortic bypass,
appendectomy, carotid endarterectomy (stroke prevention), artery bypass of
the extremities, bowel resections, prostatectomy, gall bladder procedures,
and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease, just to a name a few.
Post-surgical care is managed via care paths, i.e. medical roadmaps that
outline all the steps involved in treating and caring for patients. A
multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and care
coordination staff has devised the care path. This enables the practitioners
to effectively monitor progress, and manage care. It also helps to educate
patients and relieve them from anxiety by informing them of what to expect
during treatment and recovery.
The Department of General Surgery at Kalra Hospital comprises the following
specialists:
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